Carter G. Woodson: History, the Black Press, and Public Relations

by Burnis Reginald Morris

Book Overview

This study reveals how Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) used the black press and modern public-relations techniques to popularize black history during the first half of the twentieth century. Often overlooked is Woodson's skillful use of newspapers in developing and executing a public-education campaign built on truth, accuracy, and fairness. Burnis R. Morris explains how Woodson attracted mostly favorable news coverage for his history movement due to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1496820134
• ISBN13: 9781496820136
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"